In a move that has the football world buzzing, Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers is set to enter the 2025 NFL Draft after a stellar season that saw him guide his team to the College Football Playoff (CFP) but he could not take his team to the National Championship game.
A moment in what could have been his most important collegiate career game, the friendship between Quinn Ewers and Jack Sawyer is a testament to the enduring bonds formed through shared experiences, even amidst fierce competition.
Quinn Ewers set to leave College Football for NFL
Both players began their college careers at Ohio State, where they became roommates and developed a strong connection. Their camaraderie faced a significant test during the Cotton Bowl when Sawyer, still at Ohio State, strip-sacked Ewers, now with Texas, and scored the game-sealing touchdown.
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The moment that will live forever as their friendship
Despite the high-stakes environment, their friendship remained intact. After the game, Sawyer shared a lighthearted moment with ESPN, revealing that Ewers jokingly said, “Screw you,” as they walked off the field, followed by laughter.
Ewers later praised Sawyer, acknowledging him as a “great player and a great individual.” This story highlights the complexities of sports rivalries and the power of mutual respect, showing that true friendship can withstand even the most intense competitive pressures.
With this said, there is also the complexity that Ewers faces now with plenty of criticism for this particular play in which not only he ended up on the wrong side history, but he did not delivered and his friend is the reason why in what could have been last game at Texas.
